8 events to make the most of before winter sets in

While competitions continue throughout winter with plenty to keep us and our horses busy, there are some events that you need to make the most of now while light and weather allow.

Here’s a selection of competitions that you need to check out before those cold, dark days set in.

Unaffiliated eventers’ challenge

Date: 3 SeptemberVenue: Moores Farm Equestrian Centre, GloucestershireDetails: A mixture of showjumping and cross-country style fences (approximately eight in each section) to be held on grass.Enter now

Unaffiliated summer dressage championship qualifiers

Unaffiliated one-day event

Date: 4 SeptemberVenue: Gasstons Stables, SurreyDetails: Classes include 55cm, 75cm and 95cm — an exciting opportunity for novice and advanced riders alike. The cross-country course is very welcoming for beginners but it can also create some testing questions for the more experienced eventer.Enter now

Cross-country clinic

Date: 4 SeptemberVenue: Foresterseat Cross-Country, PerthDetails: Practice your cross-country riding with Marine Tellier, a horse behaviourist and riding instructor. Fences are from 30cm to 1m, Open to all riders with any abilities as long as you can control your horse in an open space.Enter now

Strathendrick Annual Family Show

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Date: 4 SeptemberVenue: Sandyflat RDA GlasgowDetails: A huge range of classes on offer for all levels of ability and types of horses and ponies. From in-hand classes to ridden show classes, including working hunters and veterans.Enter now

Unaffiliated two-phase eventers’ challenge

Date: 10 SeptemberVenue: Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre, GloucestershireDetails: Jump a course of showjumps, then head off round a shortened cross-country course, with a timed section. Classes from 30cm to 80cm with lead-rein options.Enter now

Hunter trial

Date: 11 SeptemberVenue: Ipley Manor, HampshireDetails: The New Forest Hound’s hunter trial includes pairs and individual classes ranging from 2’3” to 3’3” in height, over grassland and through scenic woodland.Enter now